The average train between Heidelberg and Bochum takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Bochum. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Heidelberg and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Bochum at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Bochum station via Bochum Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Heidelberg to Bochum train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Bochum train services, operated by DB Regio Stuttgart, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Bochum train tickets online with DB Regio Stuttgart, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Heidelberg and Bochum is 253.1 km. The road distance is 355 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €60–260 and the journey takes 2h 36m.